News: Increase in formalisation is not a consequence of micro and small informal firms transitioning to formality. A recent study by SBI estimates that the share of the informal economy has fallen to a mere one-fifth of GDP — a figure comparable to many advanced economies. However, the supposed formalisation that happened during the pandemic… Continue reading Understanding why the informal sector really shrank during the pandemic
India saved itself from dubious demands at the Glasgow climate change meet
Glasgow Climate Pact. News: At the recently concluded COP26, India not only made new climate commitments, but also stood up to argue for its right to continue burning coal in the short to medium run. The Indian delegation of negotiators eventually won the right for India to keep using coal for a while longer than… Continue reading India saved itself from dubious demands at the Glasgow climate change meet
A collaborative tech vision for US, UAE, Israel and India
News: Recently, India, Israel, the United Arab Emirates and the United States have decided to launch a new quadrilateral economic forum. The technology dimension of this partnership promises a far greater potential for collaboration. Must read: Quadrilateral economic forum and India – Explained, pointwise Contents1 How the Quad countries are collaborating with each other on Technology?2… Continue reading A collaborative tech vision for US, UAE, Israel and India
What Biden-Xi summit presages for the future
News: During a virtual summit between US President and the Chinese President, both nations have decided to nudge their relations towards greater engagement and expanded cooperation. Contents1 What are the recent initiatives by US and China to mitigate tensions?2 What are the reasons behind the US’s policy shift?3 What are the challenges in China-US relations?4… Continue reading What Biden-Xi summit presages for the future
Naval Ambition
News: Indian navy aims to become a 170-warship force from its current strength of 130 warships over the next decade. What is the significance of India’s naval plan? Firstly, there is a high possibility that the most consequential strategic battles of this century will be played out on the high seas. Secondly, China’s agressiveness in… Continue reading Naval Ambition
NITI Aayog lists 11 measures to improve school education system
What is the News? NITI Aayog has released a report titled “Systemic Transformation of School Education”. The report has suggested 11 measures to improve the country’s school education system. About the report The report has recommended 11 measures to improve the country’s school education system. These recommendations are based on findings of NITI Aayog’s Sustainable… Continue reading NITI Aayog lists 11 measures to improve school education system
School enrolment fell during pandemic: Annual Status of Education Report
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is an ASER Survey?3 About ASER 2021 Survey4 What are the Key findings of ASER 2021?5 What are the suggestions provided by the ASER Report? What is the News? The Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) survey 2021 has been released. What is an ASER Survey? The ASER survey… Continue reading School enrolment fell during pandemic: Annual Status of Education Report
Cabinet approves continuation of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)-I,PMGSY-II and Road Connectivity Project for Left Wing Extremism Affected Areas (RCPLWEA)
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana(PMGSY)? 2.1 Features of PMGSY3 PMGSY-Phase II4 PMGSY-Phase III5 What is the Road Connectivity Project of Left Wing Extremism Affected Areas (RCPLWEA)? What is the News? Cabinet has approved the continuation of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana-I and II up to September 2022 for the… Continue reading Cabinet approves continuation of Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)-I,PMGSY-II and Road Connectivity Project for Left Wing Extremism Affected Areas (RCPLWEA)
Cabinet approves USOF scheme for provision of mobile services in Uncovered Villages of Aspirational Districts
What is the News? The Union Cabinet has approved a project for providing mobile services in Uncovered Villages of Aspirational Districts across five States. About the Project Aim: To provide 4G based mobile services in the uncovered villages of Aspirational Districts across five States of Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Maharashtra & Odisha. Funding: The project… Continue reading Cabinet approves USOF scheme for provision of mobile services in Uncovered Villages of Aspirational Districts
BRSR disclosure pathway to green companies: Indian industry lobby at CoP26
What is the News? Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) organised a side event in Glasgow at the COP26 to discuss the role of ‘Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report’ (BRSR) in driving climate actions in India. What is the Business Responsibility and Sustainability Report (BRSR)? Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)… Continue reading BRSR disclosure pathway to green companies: Indian industry lobby at CoP26
